The Life of Riley was originally composed for the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra to feature the VJO’s drummer, John Riley. The version here features Next Wave’s drummer and leader, MUC Joe McCarthy, and lead trombone player, MU1 Russell Sharp. This composition makes extensive use of time shifting, or rhythmic modulation, and highlights the vast array of tonal colors possible within a modern-day big band.
This elegantly composed chamber album from Ellen Tsai has a playful feel, almost like the soundtrack to a storybook. Bandcamp New & Notable Aug 23, 2022
Argentine composer and guitarist Francisco del Pino achieves a stunning art-song hybrid on the first album to be released under his own name. Bandcamp Album of the Day May 19, 2021